VIOLACEOUS


Meaning of VIOLACEOUS in English

[ ˌvʌɪə'leɪʃəs ]

■ adjective

1》 of a violet colour.

2》 Botany referring to plants of the violet family (Violaceae).

Origin

C17: from L. violaceus (from viola 'violet') + -ous .

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